Lice Aren’t Nice: A Panic Free Guide to Dealing with Lice
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GUIDE
head lice most common inpreschool & school-aged children
will be spent on lice treatments in the United States this year alone
Nits will hatch after 6-9 days incubation on a hair shaft
Head lice are parasitic insects that only attack humans – they don’t choose pets as hosts.
Lice can only crawl, they can‘t hop or jump
Sharing infected combs & brushes, towels, pillows & clothes
head-to-head contact (hugs & close play)
You can only catch lice from another human
Head lice are parasitic insects that only attack humans – they don’t choose pets as hosts.
Diligently check your child when they’ve been exposed
detect & treat early infestations to prevent the spread to others.
You can only catch lice from another human
DID YOU KNOW THAT DAILY BATHING IS NOT EFFECTIVE PREVENTION FOR LICE?
Lice won’t just go away on their own. follow this treatment plan to rid your home of an outbreak.
Put combs, brushes, hair accessories in a sealed baggie & freeze for 24 hours
Be wary of do-it-yourself/home remedies for lice, they have not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the Food & Drug Administration.
Be wary of do-it-yourself/home remedies for lice, they have not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the Food & Drug Administration.
If you find head lice in your child’s hair, notify the school or daycare center. This will inform other parents who can check their own children to stop the spread of lice.
If you‘re still having trouble after treatment, we recommend you see your primary care physician or dermatologist for further care.